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Posted 5/1/2015 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
I tell myself there is no point in worrying about something I can't control, but......
Posted 5/2/2015 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
If I were a betting man I'd go all in that you'll be just fine.
Posted 5/2/2015 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
Fingers crossed for your upcoming PSA. PSA anxiety really plays w/ your head! I'm sure all will be well for you. Let us know what you find out. ~Miki
Posted 5/2/2015 5:39 AM (GMT 0)
you will be fine.......
All the best to your coming test
Posted 5/2/2015 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
A little worry is GOOD!

I have a suspicion that you'll be OK, and that PSA will be Good too.
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Posted 5/2/2015 12:30 PM (GMT 0)
Your # have been good and your pathology report is good. You should be fine. Know we all get sone of that same anxiety. Even after 6 years I get that what if!

Will be waiting for your report. Good luck.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 5/2/2015 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
Go do something to distract your brain - hobby, walk, movie, book, something.

worry is normal, best you can do is to try and redirect that energy somewhere else.

Andrew
Posted 5/2/2015 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys. Exercising a lot which diverts thoughts. MSK very quick, so even though the appointment is 4pm, I should know that evening.
Posted 5/3/2015 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
My best wishes for you and for the lowest possible PSA next week. From your signature, it appears you have every reason to be optimistic.

I hear it said often that one of the main reasons some men opt for surgery is so they can get their PSA results in a few weeks and not have to worry about it for months like the radiation guys do. I've never really understood that thinking. I think most of us began to worry a little in the days leading up to a PSA no matter how many times we've had it. I think it's to be expected, no matter how many times we have the test.
Posted 5/4/2015 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
Worry goes with the territory at this stage. It's impossible not to, but physical activity seemed to help distract me. Whatever works! Keep us updated.....Tim
Posted 5/4/2015 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
MSK is quick! I usually go in a couple hours early for the blood work and then have lunch. That way when I meet with my doc he already has the, knock-on-wood, good results.

Best of luck to you,

walt
Posted 5/5/2015 11:00 AM (GMT 0)
plus MSK recurrence is .4, so where's the problem? Yes I know that is illogical, yet it somehow fits a world whose logic has gone mad……. and like the frog in the the slow boil, we grin with complacent agony as the the wisps of steam write our fate. A little angst for balance…. not to worry!
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